Sessions Line-Up: OPENING NIGHT SPEAKER - APOLLO ROBBINS, THE GENTLEMAN THIEF ECONOMIC TRENDS WITH NICHOLAS PERNA, MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF ECONOMIST, PERNA ASSOCIATES TECHNOLOGY TRENDS & GROUP INSURANCE WITH MITCHELL WEIN, VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH & CONSULTING, NOVARICA REGULATORY TRENDS & GROUP INSURANCE - WHERE IS IT GOING? WITH JAMES WRYNN, PRACTICE LEADER, GUY CARPENTER ACTUARIAL TRENDS WITH RICK LEAVITT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ACTUARIAL, SMITH GROUP FUTURE OF GROUP INSURANCE BREAK OUT DISCUSSION AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR GROUP LTD AND LIFE REINSURANCE CLIENTS The Maine Event is an annual conference hosted by Smith Group and Munich Re, market leaders in group LTD and life reinsurance. Attendees have privileged access to industry experts covering current topics and trends that affect employee benefits insurance, as well as specific group LTD and life practice areas. SPACE IS LIMITED—REGISTER EARLY! Smith Group and Munich Re cover costs for accommodations, meals and activities. Attendees are responsible for air/rail/auto transportation and incidentals, ground transfers, plus a nominal fee for spouses/guests. OVERVIEW MAINE EVENT 2015 MAINE EVENT 2015 GENERATION NEXT DATE LOCATION Wednesday, 9/16/15 to Friday, 9/18/15 The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, Portland, Maine SMITH GROUP/ MUNICH RE
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Sessions Line-Up:OPENING NIGHT SPEAKER - APOLLO ROBBINS, THE GENTLEMAN THIEFECONOMIC TRENDS WITH NICHOLAS PERNA, MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF ECONOMIST, PERNA ASSOCIATES
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS & GROUP INSURANCE WITH MITCHELL WEIN, VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH & CONSULTING, NOVARICA
REGULATORY TRENDS & GROUP INSURANCE - WHERE IS IT GOING? WITH JAMES WRYNN, PRACTICE LEADER, GUY CARPENTER
ACTUARIAL TRENDS WITH RICK LEAVITT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ACTUARIAL, SMITH GROUP
FUTURE OF GROUP INSURANCE BREAK OUT DISCUSSION
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR GROUP LTD AND LIFE REINSURANCE CLIENTS The Maine Event is an annual conference hosted by Smith Group and Munich Re, market leaders in group LTD and life reinsurance. Attendees have privileged access to industry experts covering current topics and trends that affect employee benefits insurance, as well as specific group LTD and life practice areas.
SPACE IS LIMITED—REGISTER EARLY! Smith Group and Munich Re cover costs for accommodations, meals and activities. Attendees are responsible for air/rail/auto transportation and incidentals, ground transfers, plus a nominal fee for spouses/guests.
OVERVIEW
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DATE
LOCATION
Wednesday, 9/16/15 to Friday, 9/18/15
The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, Portland, Maine
12:00-4:00 pm Registration & Check-In Check-in is at 3:00 pm. Some rooms may be available prior The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel to that time. The Westin will store your luggage upon request.
4:45-5:45 pm Welcome Reception Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for Grand Ballroom Pre-Function refreshments and hors d’oeurvres
5:45-6:00 pm Welcome Address Smith Group and Munich Re Welcome you to Eastland Grand Ballroom Maine Event 2015 6:00-7:00 pm Opening Address Apollo Robbins, The Gentleman Thief Eastland Grand Ballroom Attendees and their guests are invited to enjoy the opening presentation
7:00-9:00 pm Dinner Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for a Eastland Grand Ballroom buffet Thursday, September 17, 2015
7:00-8:00 am Breakfast Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for a Grand Ballroom Pre-Function for a buffet breakfast
8:00-9:15 am Session One Economic Trends Eastland Grand Ballroom Nicolas Perna, Managing Director and Chief Economist Perna Associates, LLC
9:15-9:30 am Break Grand Ballroom Pre-Function
9:30-10:30 am Session Two Technology Trends Eastland Grand Ballroom Mitchell Wein, Vice President, Research and Consulting Novarica
10:30-10:45 am Break Grand Ballroom Pre-Function
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SMITH GROUP/ MUNICH REMAINE EVENT 2015
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Thursday, September 17, 2015 (continued)
10:45-12:00 pm Session Three Regulatory Trends & Group Insurance - Where is it Going? Eastland Grand Ballroom James Wrynn, Practice Leader US Broking Management, Guy Carpenter
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for a Grand Ballroom Pre-Function lunch buffet
12:30-6:00 pm Activities 6:00-7:00 pm Reception Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for Falmouth Country Club refreshments and hors d’oeurvres. Transportation, provided One Congressional Drive by VIP Charters, departs from hotel entrance 5:30 pm returns Falmouth, ME at 8:45 pm. Approximate distance is 12 miles (20 minutes)
7:00-8:45 pm Lobster Bake Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for a Falmouth Country Club traditional New England Lobster Bake. Transportation, One Congressional Drive provided by VIP Charters, departs from hotel entrance at Falmouth, ME 5:30 pm and returns at 8:45 pm. Approximate distance is 12 miles (20 minutes)
8:45 pm Thursday Night Football bingasstadium.com Binga’s Stadium Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for Thursday 77 Free St. Night Football and networking. Meet in the hotel lobby. Portland, ME Approximate distance is 0.3 miles (6 minute walk)
Friday, September 18, 2015
7:00-8:00 am Breakfast Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for a Grand Ballroom Pre-Function buffet breakfast
8:00-9:00 am Session Four Break Out Talk Shop UNDERWRITING: An opportunity for attendees to discuss discipline-specific Eastland Grand Ballroom group insurance trends. Moderated by Smith Group and ACTUARIAL: Munich Re Longfellow CLAIMS: Winslow Homer Jr. Ballroom
AGENDA
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Friday, September 18, 2015 (continued)
9:00-9:15 am Break Attendees are invited to enjoy assorted fresh baked pastries, coffee, tea and soda
9:15-9:45 am Session Five Extended Break Out Assignment RED: Cross-Functional Groups will work collaboratively on an Eastland Grand Ballroom assigned question regarding the future of group insurance BLUE: trends. Longfellow GREEN: Winslow Homer Jr. Ballroom
9:45-10:00 am Break Attendees are invited to enjoy assorted fresh baked pastries, Coffee, tea and soda
10:00-10:45 am Session Six Break Out Groups Report Back to Larger Group Eastland Grand Ballroom An opportunity for the cross-functional groups to share insights. 10:45-11:00 am Break Attendees are invited to enjoy assorted fresh baked pastries, coffee, tea and soda
11:00-12:00 pm Session Seven Actuarial Trends Eastland Grand Ballroom Rick Leavitt, Senior Vice President Actuarial Smith Group
12:00 pm Check-Out The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel will store Front Desk luggage upon request
12:00-1:00pm Lunch Attendees and their guests are invited to join us for Grand Ballroom Pre-Function a buffet lunch
1:00 pm Departure Smith Group and Munich Re thank you for attending Maine Event 2015
AGENDA
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ACTIVITIES The Maine Event features an afternoon of recreational activities on Thursday, September 17. Complete the online registration form to choose an activity.
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Golf12:00-6:00 pmGolf at Falmouth Country Club in Falmouth. First tee
ACTIVITIES The Maine Event features an afternoon of recreational activities on Thursday, September 17. Complete the online registration form to choose an activity.
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Trolley Tour1:30-3:15 pmGet on board the “Discovery” trolley and enjoy a 90
minute fully narrated tour of Portland’s diverse history
and architecture. This tour also stops for photos at
Portland Head Light, Maine’s 1st light-house. See
Portland Discovery Tours for more information.
Wicked Walking Tours1:00-2:30 pmTake a guided Wicked Walking Tour and learn about
Portland’s legends and the history of Maine, which
include pirates, witches, indians and more! This theatri-
cal, comedic and very entertaining walking tour is a
great way to learn real facts about Portland and its
Haunted Places. Visit Wicked Walking Tours for more
information.
Lighthouse Harbor Cruise1:30-3:00 pmEnjoy this narrated 90 minute scenic cruise through the busy harbor
and innermost islands to see lighthouses, forts, lobster boats, seals, and
seabirds. Four lighthouses can be seen close-up with as many as six
in view during the cruise, including a close-up view of Maine’s oldest
and most photographed lighthouse, Portland Head Light. See Portland
Reservations: Smith Group will coordinate all reservations at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel. Complete the online registration form to secure a reservation at the Westland Portland Harborview Hotel
Accommodations: The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel • 157 High St, Portland, ME 04101 www.westinportlandharborview.com / 207.775.5411 Internet Access - Complimentary high-speed wireless access available Business Services - 24 hours, 2 computers, printer, photo copier, scanner, fax, FEDEX Full Spa and Fitness Center, complimentary coffee & newspapers
Directions: www.westinportlandharborview.com
Extended Stay: The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel will extend the group rate 3 days pre- and post-conference ($239 plus 7% ME tax). If you wish to extend your stay, contact Skip Stano.
To Register: Complete the online registration form OR contact Kristen deCastro
REGISTRATION
QUESTIONS?
DININGAll meals and receptions are provided as part of the Maine Event service.Indicate special dietary needs in the “Special Dietary” section of the Registration Form, or send to Skip Stano.
The dress code for meeting sessions, receptions, meals and activities is resort casual.A jacket or sweater is recommended for outdoor activities, including evening receptions.Collared shirts are required for golf.
Kristen deCastro207.879.5680 (v) / 207.879.5699 (f )[email protected]
